UPDATED, move-in ready & NO CITY TAXES-yet just minutes from shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences! Offering approximately 1,660 heated square feet of comfortable one-level living, this Newton home combines an inviting floor plan with tasteful updates and NO CARPET. Beautiful prefinished hardwood floors and tile flooring flow throughout. The open living room features a see-through gas log fireplace shared with the adjoining den, giving you two comfortable living spaces while maintaining an open, connected feel. The open LR/dining area leads into a spacious kitchen featuring granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a pantry cabinet. Just off the kitchen, the laundry room provides excellent additional storage. Enjoy the outdoors from the screened porch with a ceiling fan-perfect for morning coffee, relaxing evenings, or casual entertaining. The primary bedroom offers an updated private bath with a granite-top vanity, tile flooring, and walk-in shower with a glass door. Two additional bedrooms share an updated hall bath featuring a granite-top vanity and walk-in shower with glass door, plus linen storage in both the bath and hallway. The low-maintenance exterior combines vinyl shake siding, brick, and stone veneer, and the home sits on a desirable corner lot. A double garage features two individual garage doors plus a convenient side entry door. Major improvements add even more value: roof replaced in 2018, HVAC in 2017, gas water heater in 2017, NEW septic tank installed in November 2025, and NEW well pump in '25-'26. Utilities include Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas, and Republic Services (trash). All of this with NO CITY TAXES while remaining incredibly convenient to Newton, Hickory, and surrounding amenities. This home is ready for its next owner!